How far is Chester, WV from Clarksburg, WV?
The driving distance from Chester, WV to Clarksburg, WV is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Clarksburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Clarksburg.
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Start on the route
11 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Carolina Avenue
977 ft · 39 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1646 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 East: Pittsburgh
1606 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 576 West: Washington Pennsylvania, Airport
1471 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA Tpke 576 East: Washington Pennsylvania
2156 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Beltway
11.7 mi · 13 min · Southern Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 South: Washington
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
11.6 mi · 16 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East, I 79 South: New Stanton, Morgantown
2903 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3 mi · 4 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
74.8 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Clarksburg, Bridgeport
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Corridor D
2.8 mi · 4 min · Corridor D
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1240 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
1999 ft · 49 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
127 m · 15 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
19 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chester and Clarksburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 79 south
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 south: Waynesburg, Morgantown
74.8 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Clarksburg?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blacksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Chester and 65.3 miles from Clarksburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.15 one way or $40.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Clarksburg.
Stop Ideas Near Blacksville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blacksville.
Connellsville station
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Greensburg
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Clarksburg. Straight-line distance: 92.79 mi (149.33 km).
#1 Chester
City in West Virginia, USA
| Population | 2,313 |
| Coordinates | 40.6131200, -80.5628500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clarksburg
City in West Virginia, United States
| Population | 15,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.2806500, -80.3445300 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clarksburg (-80.34453, 39.28065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.37 | $20.15 | $40.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.83 | $22.27 | $44.53 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $24.29 | $48.59 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $29.77 | $59.53 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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